Avastades

Avastades is an Estonian verb that translates to "discovering" or "finding" in English. It is the present active participle of the verb avastama, meaning "to discover" or "to find." This form is used to describe an ongoing action of discovery or to modify a noun to indicate that it is something being discovered.

For example, "avastades uue maailma" would mean "discovering a new world." The participle can also be used in a more abstract sense, referring to the process of revelation or realization. It can be attached to the end of a noun or pronoun to indicate that the subject is in the act of discovering.

The verb avastama itself is derived from the root "avama," meaning "to open." This etymology suggests that discovery is akin to opening up something that was previously hidden or unknown. The concept of avastades, therefore, encapsulates the act of bringing something into the light, of uncovering truths, or of encountering the unknown. It is a fundamental word in the Estonian language, reflecting a human drive to explore and understand the world around them.